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Awesome Sauce (guest: Bo McBrayer) Apr 05, 2022

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Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is FantasyPros writer Bo McBrayer (@Bo_McBigTime) who also does PGA DFS analysis for In-Between Media, hosts the dynasty show “Hot Route with the King of Spice,” and is the creator of Hot Box Batch hot sauce. Bo brings the heat this week, discussing his preferred approach to dynasty startups, how he values the QB position in dynasty superflex startups, and the value of Dalvin Cook. Pat throws Bo a few player toss-ups for dynasty, including Ja’Marr Chase vs. Justin Jefferson, Diontae Johnson vs. Tee Higgins, Jerry Jeudy vs. Courtland Sutton, and Breece Hall vs. Antonio Gibson. Bo sheds light on his day job and explains how he got into the hot sauce business, and he and Pat talk about some of their DFS and betting favorites at The Masters this week. Bo and Pat dig into the rookie QB class, and Bo tells us why we should ignore the stopwatch when sizing up WR prospect David Bell. Bo contends that Amon-Ra St. Brown is overhyped, that Alexander Mattison might not have job security as Dalvin Cook’s backup in Minnesota, and that Jameis Winston and Marquez Callaway might be a perfect match. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Bo McBrayer (@Bo_McBigTime) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn to Fly (guest: Billy Muzio) Mar 29, 2022

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Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) and guest Billy Muzio (@FFMuzio) of FullTime Fantasy take a closer look at the Tyreek Hill trade and all of its fantasy implications. How much value does Hill lose in Miami, and what does his arrival mean for Jaylen Waddle? How much more attractive does Tua Tagovailoa become as a fantasy asset? Is Patrick Mahomes still the QB2 for fantasy, or does losing Hill drop him in the rankings? Is JuJu Smith-Schuster going to return to stardom in Kansas City? Billy and Pat also discuss the Chiefs’ acquisition or Ronald Jones and what it might mean for Clyde Edwards-Helaire. Billy talks about getting his pilot’s license earlier this year and what it felt like to take his first solo flight. He also touts life in Bend, Oregon, and talks about his foodie background. Billy and Pat discuss DeAndre Swift, Alvin Kamara, Derrick Henry, Cole Kmet, Rondale Moore, Cole Kmet, potential landing spots for Breece Hall, and the perils of picking 1.03 in this year’s drafts. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Billy Muzio (@FFMuzio) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Malik Mystique (guest: Thor Nystrom) Mar 21, 2022

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With the NFL Draft a little over a month away, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in draft and college football analyst Thor Nystrom (@thorku) of NBC Sports Edge to discuss some of this year’s prospects. Can Malik Willis go from Liberty University to NFL stardom? Thor opens up Willis’ toolbox and also makes a case for Matt Corral. Thor and Pat discuss WRs Treylon Burks, Chris Olave, Garrett Wilson, Christian Watson, and Skyy Moore. Thor talks about first-time homeownership, his favorite restaurants in the Minneapolis area, and his excitement for the return of EA Sports College Football. Thor then provides scouting reports on RBs Bryce Hall, Kenneth Walker, Jerome Ford, and Rachaad White, and also talks about Trey McBride and a deep TE class. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Thor Nystrom (@thorku) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Whole Burrito (guest: Josh Larky) Mar 15, 2022

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With free agency under way, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Josh Larky (@jlarkytweets), the director of analytics at PlayerProfiler.com, to discuss some of the early free-agent deals and other matters. Pat and Josh talk about Tom Brady’s un-retirement and what it means for Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and whoever lines up at running back for the Buccaneers in 2022. Is Amari Cooper’s move to Cleveland good or bad for his fantasy value, and what does it mean for CeeDee Lamb? Is Mitch Trubisky a viable solution to Pittsburgh’s QB problem? How valuable are James Conner and Chase Edmonds now that they’ve been split up? And is Christian Kirk really worth all that dough? Josh explains how he went from the analytics departments of two MLB teams to a career in fantasy football analytics. He also details his prolific burrito consumption and discusses some of his favorite burrito variations. Josh touts Breece Hall and Christian Watson, and Josh and Pat talk about where Hall should be taken in redraft leagues. Josh and Pat debate where Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow should be drafted. Josh makes a case for D’Ernest Johnson as a potentially valuable fantasy asset and then lists a couple of stay-aways and a couple of must-haves in 2022 drafts. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Josh Larky (@jlarkytweets) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hop on the Bus, Russ (guest: Alfredo Brown) Mar 09, 2022

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In a big week of NFL news, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Alfredo Brown of FootballGuys and The Pretend GM podcast to break down the Russell Wilson trade from a fantasy perspective and recap the NFL Scouting Combine. Who’s more valuable now that Russ is going from Seattle to Denver – D.K. Metcalf or Jerry Jeudy? Will Albert Okwuegbunam be drafted ahead of Noah Fant? And does the trade boost Wilson’s fantasy value? Alfredo gives a hearty endorsement to Jameson Williams and raises some concerns about Treylon Burks. Alfredo and Pat also discuss Breece Hall, Kenneth Walker, Dameon Pierce and Kyren Williams. Alfredo explains how he got into fantasy football and scouting, talks about the best and worst things about living in the Miami area, and touts his wife’s arepas and plantain lasagna. Alfredo and Pat speculate on Mitch Trubisky and Tua Tagovailoa’s futures, then express their concerns with this year’s rookie QB class. Alfredo offers an endorsement of Oklahoma’s Kennedy Brooks. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guests: Alfredo Brown (@AlfredoBrownGM) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Four Score (guests: Jeremy Browand, Michael Cipes, Shane Manila) Feb 28, 2022

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Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes back the three co-hosts of the Dynasty Trades HQ podcast – Jeremy Browand (@DynastyMadman), Michael Cipes (FFBlitz), and Shane Manila (@ShaneIsTheWorst) – for Part 2 of a special two-part episode. The show begins with a conversation about Shane’s departure from his last single-QB dynasty league and turns into a debate about league settings. What are the optimal roster sizes and lineup sizes? The HQ guys have opinions. They also reveal which NFL teams they cheer for and which games caused them the most pain. Pat, Jeremy, Michael, and Shane size up the rookie QB class and discuss some of the rookie WRs. The show ends with Jeremy, Michael, and Shane talking about their favorite dynasty assets ever, players they couldn’t get rid of quickly enough, players they’re trying to buy and players they’re trying to sell. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guests: Jeremy Browand (@DynastyMadman), Michael Cipes (FFBlitz), and Shane Manila (@ShaneIsTheWorst) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crowded House (guests: Jeremy Browand, Michael Cipes, Shane Manila) Feb 23, 2022

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Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in the three co-hosts of the Dynasty Trades HQ podcast – Jeremy Browand (@DynastyMadman), Michael Cipes (FFBlitz), and Shane Manila (@ShaneIsTheWorst) – for Part 1 of a special two-part episode. The boys have a conversation about dynasty league etiquette. How should you handle a bad trade offer? What should you do when someone doesn’t respond to your trade offer? When is it OK to resign from a league? Jeremy, Michael, and Shane explain how their show began and discuss their day jobs. Michael talks about life in the entertainment industry and drinking with Sgt. Slaughter. There’s also some player talk, as Pat and the HQ guys assess the value of Javonte Williams, Cam Akers, Josh Jacobs, Deebo Samuel, and JuJu Smith-Schuster. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guests: Jeremy Browand (@DynastyMadman), Michael Cipes (FFBlitz), and Shane Manila (@ShaneIsTheWorst) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here Comes McBride (guest: Alex Dunlap) Feb 15, 2022

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Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Alex Dunlap (@AlexDunlapNFL) of RosterWatch, who was at the Senior Bowl two weeks ago and stood through practice in a driving rain just to better familiarize himself and his followers with prospects from the Class of 2022. Alex has made some great calls on past Fitz on Fantasy appearances, touting prospects such as Deebo Samuel and James Robinson after seeing them perform in Mobile. Alex and Pat talk about Deebo and Robinson’s futures and also revisit past conversations about Mac Jones and Rhamondre Stevenson. Alex talks about where to go for BBQ in Austin, Texas, and gives us a temperature check on the University of Texas football program after a lean first year under new head coach Steve Sarkisian. Then, Alex weighs in on some players whose performances during Senior Bowl week stood out, including Trey McBride, Dameon Pierce, Christian Watson, Jalen Tolbert, and Rachaad White. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Alex Dunlap (@AlexDunlapNFL) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Class Is in Session (guest: John Laub) Feb 09, 2022

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Last week’s Senior Bowl kicked off draft season, and host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined this week by college football and NFL analyst John Laub (@GridironSchol91) of Football Diehards, co-host of The Draft Seminar. John and Pat dig into a perplexing QB class. Is Malik Willis at the head of the class after a strong Senior Bowl week? Is Kenny Pickett legit? Is Sam Howell being overlooked? There’s also some RB talk, as John puts the “Big Three” of Breece Hall, Isaiah Spiller, and Kenneth Walker under the microscope, then talks about a couple of his other favorites. John talks about being a high school history teacher, the joy of connecting with students, and which period in history he most enjoys teaching his student about. A New Haven resident, John touts the merits of New Haven-style pizza, including a mashed potato pizza. This year’s WR class is talented and deep, and John and Pat discuss Treylon Burks, Garrett Wilson, Drake London, and others. John also offers a parting Super Bowl prediction – and we should all hope he’s wrong. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: John Laub (@GridironSchol91) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Tax Collector (guest: Jordan McNamara) Jan 31, 2022

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It’s another dynasty-centric episode this week, as host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Jordan McNamara (@McNamaraDynasty) of FootballGuys, author of “The Analytics of Dynasty.” Jordan and Pat talk about the expected retirement of Tom Brady – his legacy, his torment of Bills fans over the years, his lost 2008 season – and how Brady’s departure affects the value of Mike Evans. Would you rather have Trevor Lawrence or Matthew Stafford in dynasty? Are we overvaluing the QBs from the 2021 rookie class? And do dynasty managers pay too much attention to the incoming rookies in general? Jordan and Pat offer their thoughts. Jonathan Taylor is the RB1 in everyone’s dynasty rankings, but who should be the RB2? Jordan and Pat tackle that question and discuss some other young RBs, including Cam Akers, J.K. Dobbins, and Travis Etienne. Jordan talks about cutting chips and chocolate out of his diet, and about his dismay at seeing Nirvana categorized as a classic-rock act. Jordan also talks about the 2022 edition of “The Analytics of Dynasty,” why he’s rethinking “the productive struggle,” and how to become a tax collector in dynasty leagues rather than a taxpayer. There’s also some discussion about new Giants head coach Brian Daboll, the Class of 2022, favorite deep dynasty stashes, and more. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Jordan McNamara (@McNamaraDynasty) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices